From across Papua New Guinea
The National Maritime Safety Authority [NMSA] will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute small boat owners and operators who do not comply to the Small Craft Act (SCA) 2011. NMSA Chief Executive Officer, Pawa Limu issued this warning in light of the recent boat incidents in East New Britain and New Ireland provinces and said, […]
The search for five missing public servants and their family members was suspended at 4pm today due to strong winds and rough sea conditions. Chairman of the Provincial Disaster Committee, Levi Mano, said sea searches had already been suspended yesterday, while the aerial search that began this morning was also called off because of the […]
The new Minister for Education and Member for Kerowagi, Francis Kikin Siune, has thanked Prime Minister James Marape for his new appointment and has promised to deliver on the country’s shared vision. Minister Kikin said his priorities include improving foundation literacy and numeracy, enhancing teacher quality, expanding second chance education, accelerating digital transformation in education, […]
Former Sydney Rooster and New Zealand Kiwi International Joseph Manu arrived in Port Moresby this afternoon with his family, accompanied by PNG Chiefs General Manager for Football Michael Chammas and CEO Lorna McPherson. It was reported earlier this year in April that the new NRL Franchise, PNG Chiefs were after Manu’s signature, and his visit […]
Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea and the Pacific must not be left behind as the world moves rapidly towards artificial intelligence [AI] and digital technology. Speaking at the opening of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Port Moresby today, the Prime Minister said information and communication technology [ICT] is now a key […]
The search for five public servants and their family members missing at sea has stepped up today, with a helicopter joining the rescue operation. A Manalos Aviation helicopter from Lae was brought in by the East New Britain Provincial Disaster Office to assist in the search, which has now entered its second day. The helicopter […]
The search for five East New Britain Provincial Health Authority [ENB PHA] senior staff and their family members reported missing at sea between Pidgin Island and Kokopo has been scaled down overnight, with authorities to resume operations at first light. The missing people have been identified as ENB PHA staff members Carol Malisa, Clive Pennie, […]
Former Coffee Minister William Bando says he respects Prime Minister James Marape’s decision to appoint him as the new Minister for Immigration following the recent Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Bando takes over the Immigration portfolio from Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso, who continues to serve as Minister for Lands. In a statement, Mr Bando said the […]
One man is dead, and four others are hospitalized after a violent attack in Wenaiyo Village, Karamui-Nomane district, Simbu province, over allegations of sorcery. According to Simbu Provincial Police Command, 15-armed men wielding bush knives, homemade firearms and iron rods surrounded five men at around 5:30 am on Sunday, 12th July 2026. The suspects accused […]
Petroleum Retention Licence [PRL] holders could lose their licences if they fail to develop their gas resources. Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina has directed the National Petroleum Authority to forfeit the licences of permit holders who do not develop their gas reserves in line with the conditions of the Oil and Gas Act. Speaking during PNG […]